Administrative Coordinator I

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Tuition benefits

Dependent scholarships

Annual leave

Sick leave

13 paid holidays

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

The Administrative Coordinator at the University of South Carolina Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing oversees daily department operations, serving as the main contact for visitors and staff, and supporting purchasing, travel, and invoicing tasks to ensure smooth office efficiency.

Responsibilities include scheduling, drafting correspondence, and coordinating meetings while maintaining an organized, welcoming office environment for faculty and students.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
• Experience with Banner and PeopleSoft systems.
• Knowledge of government policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for visitors, faculty, staff, and students.
• Manage front-desk responsibilities and work requests.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate meetings.
• Draft correspondence and process invoices.
• Handle travel requests and reimbursements.
• Oversee purchasing and printing tasks.

Skills

Office procedures

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

Co-Pilot

General business software

Tools

Banner

PeopleSoft

Co-Pilot

Job description

Department: CEC Computer Science and Engineering

Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary

The Administrative Coordinator in the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing ensures the smooth daily operations of the department by serving as the primary point of contact for visitors, faculty, staff, and students while maintaining a professional and welcoming office environment. This role manages front-desk responsibilities and work requests, schedules appointments, coordinates meetings, drafts correspondence, processes invoices, handles travel requests and reimbursements, and oversees purchasing and printing tasks. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and efficiency to support the department's overall functionality.

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)

• Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
• Experience in Banner and PeopleSoft systems.
• Knowledge of government policies and procedures.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of modern office procedure, practices, and the care and operation of standard office equipment and machines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and especially Outlook, Excel, Word, Co-Pilot, and other general business software.
• The ability to work well with others and establish and maintain effective working relationships with multiple constituencies.

Job Close Date

10/24/2026

We are only accepting applications submitted by October 24, 2026.

Benefits

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.